Ships breaking free from docks, engine room fires, waterslides shattering mid-ride—if it can go wrong on a cruise, we’re covering it. These are the wildest incidents at sea that’ll make you double-check your travel insurance. Buckle up!
On October 26, 2025, an electrical technician aboard P&O Arvia was crushed to death in an elevator shaft after a defective door release key forced him into a dangerous position. The UK MAIB investigation reveals a preventable chain of failures on a ship built just three years earlier.
A cruise meant for discovery turned into a nightmare when the Spirit of Discovery lost power in a storm, leading to over 100 injuries and one tragic death.
150 miles off the Yucatan, Regal Princess spotted a makeshift boat of rusted metal taking on water with four people bailing frantically. The ship diverted, rescued all four, and passengers in the theater erupted in cheers.
During Iran's retaliatory strikes on March 1, a missile splashed down just meters from Mein Schiff 4 at Zayed Port. 2,500 German tourists were aboard. Then six cruise ships got trapped in a war zone.
Wind gusts snapped the forward mooring lines of MSC Seaside at Ocean Cay, and the bow drifted away from the pier while passengers were still on the island.
After the killing of CJNG cartel leader El Mencho, burning vehicles and gunfights erupted across Jalisco. Multiple cruise lines immediately rerouted their ships.
Celebrity Infinity lost all power at 3 a.m. near Greece after an onboard fire. No lights, no AC, no toilets. Tugboats towed it to Piraeus and the next sailing was scrapped.
A fire broke out on Deck 9 of Resorts World Cruises' World Legacy at 4 a.m., killing a crew member and hospitalizing passengers. Here's what happened.
It's sea day. The Lido buffet just opened. Grab lobster tails, dodge slow walkers, and race the clock in this 60-second tapping game. How high can you score?
A gastrointestinal outbreak sickened at least 25 people — 21 passengers and 6 crew members — on a luxury cruise sailing from Miami to Honolulu. The dreaded norovirus strikes again.
